The Miami (OH) RedHawks (5-4) go head-to-head against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (6-5) at John D. Millett Hall. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Miami (OH) RedHawks Free Prediction
In the Mastodons’ last matchup, they were blown out by the No. 21 UCLA Bruins, 96-71. UCLA out-rebounded Purdue Fort Wayne. The Bruins had 13 offensive rebounds and 52 total rebounds, while the Mastodons had six and 28, respectively. John Konchar led Purdue Fort Wayne in scoring with 25 points on 11-for-18 shooting.
The RedHawks were blown out by the Butler Bulldogs in their last game, 90-68. Butler’s 0.207 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Miami (OH), who had a mark of 0.095. Miami (OH)’s Nike Sibande put together a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
Miami (OH) could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this meeting. Since last season, the RedHawks rank 322nd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.189, while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 19th in FTA rate allowed (0.202). This contest should be a battle of conflicting styles. The up-and-down Mastodons rank 23rd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced RedHawks rank 265th.
Konchar has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Purdue Fort Wayne.
The RedHawks won the lone game against the Mastodons last season, 81-73. Miami (OH) launched 25 three pointers, making 14 of them (56.0 percent). Purdue Fort Wayne was, on the other hand, 6-23 (26.1 percent).
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Miami (OH) RedHawks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Miami (OH), O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 20th in steals per game (8.0) while Miami (OH) ranks 178th (7.2).
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